Memecoin Profits Flow to Platforms, Not Traders: Report

Memecoins may attract new users to blockchains, but the profits largely flow to the platforms that launch and trade the tokens, according to a new report from Galaxy Research. The study released on Wednesday shows that while most traders lose money in a short-term gambling market, infrastructure providers such as launchpads, decentralized exchanges and trading…

Bitcoin Hits $118K After US Gov Shutdown: What’s Next?

Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a two-week high on Wednesday following the United States federal government shutdown. However, investors remain cautious, recalling that…

How to Use Google Gemini to Analyze Crypto Coins Before Investing

Key takeaways Gemini is a research assistant for summarizing data and analyzing text, not a financial adviser for predicting prices. The quality of your research output depends entirely on the specificity and structure of your prompts. A repeatable workflow involves deconstructing a project’s fundamentals, analyzing its economics and mapping its competitive landscape. Always verify AI-generated…

Bitcoin Reclaims $118K, Which Altcoins Will Follow?

Key points: Bitcoin has broken above the $117,500 resistance, opening the gates for a retest of the all-time high at $124,474. Several altcoins have started a strong relief rally, signaling solid buying at lower levels. Bitcoin (BTC) closed September with gains of more than 5% and the bulls extended the gains on the first day…

Trump Nominates Acting FDIC Chair to Officially Head the Agency

US President Donald Trump sent the nomination of acting chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Travis Hill, to the Senate for consideration to assume the government role for a five-year term. According to congressional records, Trump’s nomination of Travis as FDIC chair was sent to the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. Before assuming…

When Could Bitcoin (BTC) Price Break New Record Highs? Watch Out for Gold

Stocks printed fresh records and gold is on a tear crossing $3,900, but the last leg higher in traditional markets left bitcoin BTC$117,536.67 behind. The largest crypto, often touted as digital gold, has been stuck in a $100,000–$120,000 range for nearly three months after setting new highs in July and August. The lag fits a…

Bitcoin Hits $118K After US Gov Shutdown: What’s Next?

Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a two-week high on Wednesday following the United States federal government shutdown. However, investors remain cautious, recalling that…

Bitcoin Reclaims $118K, Which Altcoins Will Follow?

Key points: Bitcoin has broken above the $117,500 resistance, opening the gates for a retest of the all-time high at $124,474. Several altcoins have started a strong relief rally, signaling solid buying at lower levels. Bitcoin (BTC) closed September with gains of more than 5% and the bulls extended the gains on the first day…

Bitcoin Hits $118K After US Gov Shutdown: What’s Next?

Key takeaways: Yields on US 10-year Treasurys declined, highlighting growing risk aversion and demand for safe-haven assets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $430 million inflows while equities stayed muted, signaling potential decoupling from traditional markets. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a two-week high on Wednesday following the United States federal government shutdown. However, investors remain cautious, recalling that…

How Binance Dollars Became Venezuela’s Currency

Key takeaways:  With inflation at 229%, daily prices in Venezuela are set in USDT “Binance dollars,” usually at live P2P rates. Three dollar rates exist (official, parallel and P2P), but merchants mostly follow the P2P quote. The government tolerates dollar-backed crypto in exchanges, though it hasn’t legalized dollarization. Venezuela is a global crypto hotspot: Stablecoins…